SPARTA – In a season of historic firsts, Stevens Point Area Senior High girls golf team notched another Wednesday, winning its first regional title ever by a single stroke at River Run Golf Course.

Even with No. 1 golfer Mary McDonald slowed by a wrist injury, the Panthers were able to edge Tomah with a team score of 368. Junior Abbie Ter Maat picked up the slack, shooting a season-best 84. That was good for second place, two shots behind medalist Molly Field of Marshfield.

McDonald and Brooke Tuszka both shot 94s for the Panthers. Kelsey Shuda carded a 96 and Jessica Barber a 100.

"All the girls were so excited," SPASH coach Mark Lesinski said. "We had some proud parents there, and there were a lot of alumni texting the girls and congratulating them. It was very well-deserved."

"... Over the years, the girls have been working really hard and falling just a bit short. For some of the girls, it was the third year on the team. Seeing their eyes sparkle was great."